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2012 BMW M135i First Pictures

By Jonathan Lawton | Published May 15th, 2012

Tweet This is the new BMW M135i, a 316bhp hatch and the fifth model to emerge from BMW’s new M Performance Automobiles tuning arm. While the new vehicle made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this year as a concept car, the production version comes out slightly differently. The M135i is powered by a turbocharged…

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Chris Harris drives the Lotus Exige S

By Jonathan Lawton | Published May 4th, 2012

Tweet Watch one of the latest videos from Chris Harris as he takes the Lotus Exige S for a track test. “Despite difficulties in deciphering anything tangible within the madness of new racing cars and bizarre road car strategies over the past two years”, says Harris, Lotus makes some of the best sports cars in…

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Fisker Atlantic hybrid sedan revealed in NYC

By Jonathan Lawton | Published April 4th, 2012

Tweet Fisker recently revealed its new Atlantic at the New York auto show, a plug-in hybrid sedan that with its good looks sets a new high for hybrids. Although Fisker hasn’t been very vocal about all-electric range, cost or an estimated delivery date, for now the car speaks for itself. It’s a ‘mid-sized sports sedan’, about the…

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2012 BMW i8 Spyder Concept

By Jonathan Lawton | Published April 3rd, 2012

Tweet BMW, that will be chopping the top off its i8 hybrid for the upcoming Beijing Auto Show, has recently revealed some images of the new convertible i8 Spyder supercar a few weeks ahead of the official unveiling in China. It’s a sign that Munich will offer a convertible i8 alongside the tin-top coupe when BMW i8…

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Aston Martin opens new W-One Showroom in London

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 29th, 2012

Tweet Luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin has recently opened a brand new showroom in London’s swanky Park Lane district. Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, welcomed guests to the official opening of the showroom. The brand new experience centre, dubbed the W-One, is described as a ”high profile destination for aficionados of both design and bespoke sports…

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Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 19th, 2012

Tweet While Porsche‘s first plug-in hybrid will be the exclusive and expensive 918 Spyder due next year the sports car manufacturer will be introducing even more plug-ins in the future. While a plug-on hybrid version of Porsche’s Cayenne SUV would likely make the most sense as a hybrid with the size to carry a heavy…

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Audi TT Coupe more details revealed

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 16th, 2012

Tweet Having previously been scooped, here are a few more details about the 2014 Audi TT that reveal a car that is even more dynamic and powerful that the car it is replacing. Although this Audi TT Mk3 version will not be encroaching on the R8, it does move further upmarket and reduces the terrain…

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Volvo Installs Pedestrian Airbag

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 14th, 2012

Tweet Swedish car manufacturer Volvo build some of the safest cars on the roads, protecting passengers from injury or worse. Now, the company has gone even further to protect not only those in the car but pedestrians at risk as well, with a new pedestrian airbag. The additional airbag will be built in to all…

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Volvo Installs Pedestrian Airbag

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 14th, 2012

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2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger Unveiled

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 13th, 2012

Tweet Dodge has officially unveiled the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Charger that follows in the footsteps of the 2013 Ford Fusion Cup car, with styling and detailing that’s more true to the street car than the generic silhouettes being run by all teams this season. NASCAR President Mike Helton said that ”We know NASCAR fans are passionate about…

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